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"CREAM" CONFECTIONERY
During the year under review, eighty-nine samples of "cream"-filled
cakes, doughnuts, eclairs, etc., were purchased for bacteriological
examination. The fact that the "cream" filling used in this type of
confectionery is not subject to any cooking before consumption makes it
most important that scrupulous cleanliness be observed by persons handling
the cakes. Proper sterilisation of the utensils etc. used for containing
the "cream" is also essential.
Satisfactory reports were received from the laboratory regarding 87
of the samples, whilst two showed the presence of faecal coli. In both
instances the matter was taken up with the bakers concerned, advice on
food hygiene given, and subsequent samples proved satisfactory.
SALE OF MILK REGULATIONS. 1939.
During 1952, 182 samples of milk were purchased by the Sampling
Officer and submitted to the Council's Public Analyst for chemical analysis.
Of these, 96 were purchased from milk vendors in the streets of the
Borough during the early delivery, 30 were purchased on Sundays and 42 were
taken at the early morning delivery to the hospitals in Fulham. It is
satisfactory to record that no adulterations were reported.